Local Notes: Coogan and Needam families were winners at the Kilmovee Quiz night.
At the recent quiz in Kilmovee Community Centre in aid of Kilmovee Active Age (Thursday Club) and Kilmovee Shamrocks GAA Club were the Cogan and Needham families who were the winners of the adult prize. Pic James Hunt Photography.
Items for inclusion in the notes can be submitted by email to ryankneafsey@gmail.com or call/text/WhatsApp 087 7694781 (after 6pm). Deadline for receipt of items is 6.30pm on Wednesday.
Vision Ireland Swinford, previously known as NCBI, is seeking volunteers to join their established team. The store is also accepting donations of small pieces of furniture, homeware, ladies and men’s clothing, shoes and accessories. For further information visit the store in person or call 087 4827468 or email swinford.retail@vi.ie.
Having enjoyed two hugely successful and enjoyable launch nights in recent weeks in Dublin and Swinford, Cathal extends thanks for all the fantastic support he is receiving. Cathal will depart from Canterbury on his 2200km walk to Rome on Sunday, June 16, and hopes to walk into the Vatican City on Thursday, October 10. Cathal will be raising funds and awareness for 2 charities very close to his heart, The Mayo Parkinson’s Association and Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin. Follow Cathal’s adventure on www.kellyswalk2rome.ie.
Fun 3km Dog Walk in aid of Swinford Agricultural Show will take place on Sunday, June 2. Registration at 1.30pm at XL garage (Gavigans) Swinford and costs €5. All dogs must be on leads.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto draw held on May 20, were 12, 19, 21 and 29. €70 vouchers were won by Mary McLoughlin, Ashgrove and John Coyne, Swinford; €35 was won by Declan Scanlon, Swinford. The jackpot is now €13,600.
Over the weekend of May 18 and 19, Swinford Golf Club hosted two competitions: the Canon Higgins Men's 18-hole Stableford and the Ladies 9-hole Stableford.
In the Men's competition, Francisco Lamarque and James Irwin led the scoreboard, each scoring a commendable 38 points, followed by Philip Irwin who finished with 33 points. The ladies competition saw Adrianne Ring topping the charts with 21 points, closely followed by Margaret McNicholas with 20 points, and Lorena McNicholas at 15 points.
Adding to the club’s achievements, the Swinford Golf Club team triumphed over County Sligo Golf Club in the Men’s Pierce Purcell Shield. The format was Foursomes, with pairs Michael Dee and Pat Marren, Dougie Cairns and Francisco Lamarque, Tony Mulligan and Keith McHugh, and Sean Geraghty and Pat O’Neill, all contributing to the victory. Well done to all.
The Junior Golf program continues on Saturday from 2 to 4pm. This initiative supports the younger members in developing their golfing skills in a supportive and structured environment.
Do you have a vacant / derelict property that can be brought back into use or are interested in improving the energy performance of a building? Mayo County Council Vacant Homes Office in conjunction with the SEAI are hosting a public information meeting on Wednesday, June 5, from at 6.30 to 8pm in Killasser Community Centre. Short presentations will take place from the Vacant Homes Office on the grants and schemes available and from SEAI on retrofit grants and the new Low-Cost Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme. For more information contact vacanthomes@mayococo.ie or 094 9064741.
Congratulations to Rosie Smyth on winning last week’s Swinford GAA 50/50 draw held in Mellett’s Emporium winning €405. The next draw will be held on Tuesday, May 28, in Eurospar. Entries available through SwinfordGAA.ie, Foireann, Clubspot and throughout town.
Congratulation to the Swinford Athletic Club members who participated in the Connaught Schools Competition on May 16. Results: Minor Girls: 200m Shauna Maloney 4th; 800m Sue Sue Nolan 3rd; Emily Gavin 9th; Long Jump Saoirse Dunne 5th; High Jump Faye Gallagher 4th; Relay 4x100 (Saoirse Dunne, Emily Gavin, Isla Heaney, Sue Sue Nolan, Shauna Maloney) 3rd.
Minor Boys: Long Jump Jimmy Fulham 4th; Junior Girls High Jump Aoibheann Devaney 4th; Junior Boys 100m Patrick Cuddy 1st, 800m Kevin Groarke 2rd, Javelin James Duffy 3rd, Long Jump Patrick Cuddy 1st, Short Putt James Duffy 1st.
Intermediate Girls 1500m Ava McNulty 4th, 3000m Emma Maloney 5th, Shot Putt Caoimhe Hughes 6th, High Jump Saoirse Hunter 4th, Javelin Caoimhe Hughes 5th.
Intermediate Boys 1500m Daniel Anderson 3rd, Shot Putt Cathal McNicholas 2nd, Discuss Cathal McNicholas 2nd.
First Holy Communion Mass will be celebrated at Knock Basilica on Sunday, June 9, at 12 noon for the First Communion children and their families from all parishes.
John Brennan will give a talk and demonstrations on the planting and care of hanging baskets, window boxes and containers on May 28, in the meeting room on Lower Main St at 8pm. He will be happy to answer questions from the audience. All are welcome to attend. Talks are free to Swinford Gardening Club members. Non-members €5.
Congratulations to Louis Ward, who won €635 in the April Killasser Community Centre 50/50 draw with Kaz and John Gallagher winning a €20 spot prize each. The next draw takes place on June 1.
Swinford Camera Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month in the meeting room on Lower Main St. If you are looking to take up a new hobby, why not try photography? Come along to a meeting and see if you’d like it. You don't have to have an expensive camera or equipment to join the camera club. All abilities catered for as well as the different makes and types of cameras and mobile phones.
The next Swinford Indoor Market will take place in the Cultural Centre on Saturday, June 1, from 10.30am to 5pm. Swinford Indoor Market is celebrating their 10th anniversary. Come along on June 1, for a fun filled day with unique finds and community spirit. Cake cutting at 3pm. Cácaí Acla will be serving their delightful teas, coffees, and fabulous bakes, enhancing the overall market experience.
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Advance notification for those away and at home who may be making plans for the summer - Mass will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Bohola on Saturday, August 3, at 6pm and in Straide Cemetery on Sunday, August 4, at 11am.
As part of the 50th anniversary this year, Moy Davitts is compiling a special commemorative book looking back at the five eventful decades of the club’s history. This book will be launched at a special club event later this year.
The committee are on the look-out for material which can be included in the book including old match programmes, press cuttings, articles, team photos, pictures from special trips and events or anything you may have relating to the club’s development over the past number of years. So, if you have any material which you would be happy to share with them, email the details to: moydavitts50@gmail.com or call Bernie on 086 853 2293.
Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Willie Cryan, London and formerly of Lismirrane, who died in London on Saturday, May 11. He was the brother of Tommy Cryan, Lismirrane. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. May he rest in peace.
Congratulations to Tom Jordan, Bohola, who won a jackpot of €355 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, May 18.
All First Holy Communion children and their families are invited to a special Mass of Celebration on Sunday, June 9, at 12 noon in the Basilica, Knock.
The children are welcome to wear their communion clothes and will actively participate in the Mass, making it a happy and memorable family occasion.
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The cemetery committee hope to have the annual Masses in the cemeteries, weather permitting, as follows: Saturday, July 27, at 6.30pm in St Brigid’s Cemetery; Sunday, August 4, at 10am in Naomh Mobhi Cemetery; Sunday, August 4, at 11.30am in Culmore Cemetery; Sunday, August 4, at 1pm in Urlaur Abbey; Thursday, August 8, at 7.30pm in St Patricks Old Cemetery, Kilmovee.
As Glann Church is celebrating its bi-centenary this year, the parish pastoral council have decided to have the Corpus Christi procession on Sunday, June 2, to Glann Church from the N17 crossroad.
The death took place of Mabel Kilcullen, Kilcolman, Ballaghaderreen, on May 12, surrounded by her family at North West Hospice, Sligo. The death of Mabel has robbed the local community of an outstanding, caring, warm hearted lady, wife, mother and grandmother and a rock to her neighbours, friends and acquaintances, always ready and willing to help in every eventuality to anyone in need. Mabel was a native of Portavade, Dromard, County Sligo, and was a nurse by profession. Her personal qualities, character, and gifts made her very well suited to this profession. Huge crowds of people gathered at her removal and funeral as ample testament as to the popularity of Mabel and her husband and family within the community.
Mabel was predeceased by her parents Mabel and Jimmy, her sister Nuala, brother Peader, nephew Mark and niece Aisling and is survived by her husband PJ (Paddy Joe), her children Karen, Louise, Pauric, James, Ciaráin and David, her sisters Dympna Rooney, Helen O'Dowd, Sheila McCrann, Deirdre Browne, her brothers Michéal, James and Noel, son-in-law Pat, daughters-in-law Grainne, Noeleen, Amanda and Kelly-Marie, her grandchildren PJ, Frank, Dan, Thomas, Emma, James, Siabh, Abbie, Shea, Oisin and Evelyn, her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, nursing colleagues, relatives and many friends.
Mabel reposed in The Kilgarriff Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen, Tuesday, May 14, and her funeral cortege arrived to The Cathedral of the Annunciation and St Nathy, Ballaghaderreen, on Wednesday, May 15, for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, followed by interment in Kilcolman cemetery. May Mabel rest in peace as sympathy is offered to all who are bereaved.
